Mental Health Resources

Your college experience can be exciting, but it can also be a stressful time in your life. If you're feeling overwhelmed or need someone to talk to, our mental health counselor can help.

The counseling center does not provide 24-hour coverage. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency and need immediate assistance, call 911 or the crisis numbers listed on the right side of this page.

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Sue Briggs and Kathy L'Heureux from the Health and Wellness team with a comfort dog.

Available Services for Undergraduates

Concordia's Counseling Center provides a wide array of free services in a confidential and caring Christian environment.

  • Short-term counseling (4-6 counseling sessions per semester)
  • Consultations of one-two sessions
  • Let's Talk program offered once a week
  • Group counseling to gain skills for common, everyday challenges such as stress, relationships and more.
  • We assist you during personal crises and emergencies.
  • We can help you find community-based mental health providers and specialists as requested or needed.  Community-based services are found in Seward and Lincoln.

Cost of services: All services are provided free of charge to enrolled Concordia students.
Confidentiality: All services are confidential, please see Concordia's confidentiality standards.
Appointment hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Let's Talk

Every Thursday from 2-4 p.m. you will have the opportunity to stop for a free, confidential, brief consultation with a counselor located in Jesse 101 which typically takes 15-20 minutes.

Let's Talk is NOT traditional counseling and instead offers a place where you can talk about immediate concerns and receive expert suggestions about solutions and resources, or simply meet someone who listens well and can offer support. No topic is off-limits, but common concerns include:

  • stress
  • sadness
  • career questions
  • academic concerns
  • family problems
  • financial struggles
  • relationship concerns, and more

Learn more about the Let's Talk program

We Listen

At the counseling office we listen to you with openness and respect. By listening, a counselor can help you identify and deal more effectively with your concerns.

  Stress and anxiety

Grief

  College adjustment

Spiritual challenges

  Self-esteem/identity

Sleep difficulties

  Relationships

Eating disorders

  Depression

Drug or alcohol problems

  Abuse/trauma

And much more…

Wellness Workshops

Date Topic Location
September 18 
6:30-7:30 p.m.

Welcome to College: Empowering Your College Journey: This workshop will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to navigate their first semester and beyond successfully and gain strategies for success and hear from former students who have survived the college experience!

THOM Auditorium

October 30 6:30-7:30 p.m.

The Anxiety Toolbox: This workshop is designed to increase the healthy management of anxiety using a CBT-based curriculum.  It will also help you understand the difference between stress and anxiety and how to address each in healthy ways.  THOM Auditorium
November 13th 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Growth Mindset/Mindfulness: The purpose of this workshop is to empower students with the knowledge and practical tools to cultivate a growth mindset and incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives and foster a mindset that values continuous learning and personal development. 

Guest: Professor Amy Hubach

THOM Auditorium
February 12th
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Healthy Relationships: This workshop aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to cultivate and sustain positive, meaningful and healthy relationships in all areas of their lives. THOM Auditorium
March 19th
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Pathways to Healing: Navigating Grief Together: The purpose of this grief workshop is to provide a compassionate and supportive space for students to explore their feelings of loss and grief. Through guided discussions, therapeutic activities, and shared experiences, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the grieving process and develop coping strategies to manage their emotions.  THOM Auditorium
April 16th
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Refresh & Renew: A Path to Wellness and Self-Care: Students will learn effective self-care strategies to manage stress, enhance mental and physical health, and cultivate a positive mindset. This workshop aims to inspire and support students in developing personalized self-care routines that promote overall wellness, resilience, and a sense of fulfillment in their daily lives. THOM Auditorium

Confidentiality Standards

The Counseling Center recognizes the need for students to have a safe and confidential environment in order to feel comfortable sharing personal information; therefore, no information is shared or exchanged without written consent by the student. Exceptions to the confidentiality policy include state and license mandated law and ethics: if the student reports risk of danger to self or others, if there is suspicion of child or elder abuse, or there is a request made by written subpoena or court order. Counselors may obtain necessary and confidential consultation or supervision with other mental health professionals to ensure quality of care. If you have any additional questions or want to learn more about confidentiality, please contact the Counseling Center.

Counseling FAQs

Meet Our Staff

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Kathy L'Heureux

Director of Counseling Services

Wellness Center
Jesse Hall 101

Kathy has worked in counseling for over 17 years which includes school and clinical counseling. Her therapeutic approach is integrative therapy with an emphasis on CBT and SFBT. Her experience has been working with children, adolescents, young adults and families who have experienced trauma, abuse, grief, stress and anxiety. She also incorporates a wellness perspective and holistic approach and a passion for guiding others to discover their best self through the counseling process.

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Hannah Niehardt

Part-time Counselor

Wellness Center
Jesse Hall 102

Hannah specializes in individual counseling with adolescents and young adults. She is passionate about taking a holistic approach to counseling and seeing the whole person for who they are. Hannah has had the opportunity to work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues.

Emergency Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 
800-273-8255 

Blue Valley Behavioral Health Crisis Line
877-409-6600

Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 
741741
 

For Victims of Sexual Misconduct

If you or someone you know may be a victim of rape, date rape or other sexual assault you are strongly encouraged to seek immediate assistance.

  • If you are in an emergency situation, dial 911 (police) or 402-643-3033 (campus security)
  • Contact the Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline at 800-876-6238
  • Contact the Hope Crisis Center at 877-388-4673

Additional Mental Health Resources

In addition to the services provided by the Counseling Center, there are numerous external resources available to you.

Additional Mental Health Resouces

Pandemic Mental Health Resources

Seward AA Meetings (PDF)

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